While I’m not sold on the Steelers’ skill level on the defensive front line, I am, and always have been, sold on defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau’s ability to mess up a good offense.

LeBeau has a gift for finding unique ways to collapse a pocket, no matter who he has working for him. Pittsburgh has just one sack during its pathetic-looking 0-2 start, but the Bears offensive line — especially the two rookies on the right side — best not take a break in this one. “Oh, we won’t look past these guys, and a LeBeau defense. No way,” first-year right tackle Jordan Mills said after practice Thursday. “We know what that kind of D can do to you on the line, and we’re trying everything to get ready for it.”
Peppers, Melton need to step up
For the two most expensive defensive lineman on the Bears, Julius Peppers and Henry Melton sure aren’t producing much so far this season. While the Bears defense has just two sacks, neither have come from the two who are getting paid to put down opposing QBs. In fact, they each have one solo tackle apiece in the first two games, not nearly enough when you take into account they combine for a base salary of more than $20 million. Peppers has been sick, and Melton was recovering from a preseason concussion, but it’s time for them to get back to their Pro Bowl ways.

Injury update
Somehow after a 2-0 start, the Bears are pretty healthy. Corner Charles Tillman’s knee kept him out of contact this week, but he should play. So, too, should wideout Brandon Marshall (back tightness), tightend Martellus Bennett (shoulder) and guard Kyle Long (back). If one or any of them don’t, it will greatly affect the outcome, but I don’t see that happening. The Steelers come in healthier than they’ve been all season as well, most likely getting back RB Le’Veon Bell (foot) and tightend Heath Miller (knee) this week.

Quote of the Week
Bears QB Jay Cutler, on the offensive line allowing just one sack so far this season: “Yeah, they should have zero sacks. That one sack is on me. They should have a clean record right now.”

Stat of the Week
The Steelers have averaged 37.5 yards rushing in two games this season, while the Bears are up to 104 yards per contest on the ground.
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